May 2021

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MMC moves

With the government continuing to push greater adoption of modern methods of construction and increased investment, is its use about to become more widespread? Suzie Mayes looks at the players, challenges and opportunities

The Interview – Fred Story and Colin Wood, Story Homes

Fred Story founded his business in 1987. He and chief operating officer Colin Wood talk to Suzie Mayes about Story Homes’ unwavering commitment to quality, growth ambitions and the next challenge - sustainable housebuilding

Next steps in innovative construction

NHBC Accepts, the service which fast tracks MMC systems for warranty, launched almost a year ago. Housebuilder talks to Richard Lankshear, NHBC’s innovation manager, about what is next and offsite trends

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The Interview – Robert Barton, Tarn Homes

Robert Barton is group md of a new housebuilder aimed at delivering homes “the way they should be”. He talks to Suzie Mayes about improving what you have, different tenures and being braver

New Town lowdown

Mark Smulian considers what is known so far about the government’s New Towns programme, what the industry thinks and the lessons that should be learned from the previous wave of new settlements

Going Beyond

NHBC reports from its inaugural event, BEYOND ’25 LIVE, held in Coventry. It was a day of insightful speakers, demonstrations and other activities to highlight the sector’s issues and opportunities

HBF Policy Conference

The HBF Policy Conference in London addressed the many challenges the industry still faces despite the government’s pro-housebuilding stance. Suzie Mayes reports